Serif Contrasted Meki 3 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, luxury, packaging, editorial, fashion, refined, dramatic, classic, elegance, drama, display, didone, vertical stress, hairline serifs, thin joins, crisp terminals.
A high-contrast serif with strong vertical stems and extremely fine hairlines that create a sharp, etched rhythm. Serifs are thin and precise, with minimal bracketing, and many joins taper quickly into hairline connections, producing a distinctly elegant, tensioned texture. Proportions feel compact and slightly condensed, with tall capitals and a controlled, moderate x-height; counters are relatively narrow and the overall color alternates between bold main strokes and delicate connecting lines. Curves in letters like C, G, O, and S are smooth and tightly drawn, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) resolve into razor-thin feet and crisp entry strokes. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, with slender spines and pronounced thick–thin modulation.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, mastheads, and high-end branding where its dramatic contrast can be appreciated. It works well for fashion and lifestyle editorial layouts, premium packaging, and elegant event collateral, especially when set with generous size and comfortable tracking.
The tone is polished and upscale, with a distinctly editorial, runway-ready sophistication. The extreme contrast and delicate detailing convey a sense of luxury and formality, leaning toward classic print culture while still feeling sharp and contemporary.
The font appears designed to deliver a modern take on classic high-contrast serif typography, prioritizing elegance, hierarchy, and visual drama. Its narrow proportions and crisp hairlines suggest an intention to perform as a statement face in editorial and brand settings rather than as a utilitarian text workhorse.
The design’s finesse is most apparent in smaller connecting strokes (notably in a, e, g, s, and y), where hairlines and terminals become very delicate; this gives text a lively sparkle but also increases sensitivity to size and reproduction conditions. Capitals have a stately presence, and spacing appears tuned for display-like rhythm rather than dense, continuous reading at very small sizes.